Step apparatus

Abstract

An apparatus and method for a step apparatus includes a post device, at least one step platform, and a hitch connecting device. Step platform includes a rectangular loop and two parallel plates, each of the parallel plates connecting on a first end to opposing side walls, respectively, of the post device and on a second end to the rectangular loop. The hitch connecting device connects the post device to a transport vehicle.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A step apparatus comprising:
 a post device having a first end, a second end, opposing side walls, and a front wall; 
 at least one step platform, the step platform comprising a rectangular loop angled from the post device and two parallel plates, having a first end and a second end, each of the parallel plates connecting on the first end to the opposing side walls, respectively, of the post device and on the second end to the rectangular loop, wherein the post device is separated from the rectangular loop by the parallel connecting plates; and 
 a hitch connecting device, coupled to the first end of the post device; 
 wherein each of the parallel plates have a trapezoidal shape with a triangular end and a rectangular end, the triangular end being coupled with the side walls of the post device and the rectangular end being coupled with the rectangular loop, wherein the rectangular loop is parallel to the ground when the post device is angled to the ground. 
 
     
     
       2. The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the post device further comprises: a hinge, wherein the hinge is between the first and second end of the post device and the hinge folds the post device into two posts. 
     
     
       3. The apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a base post connected to the second end of the post device, wherein the base post is perpendicular to the post device. 
 
     
     
       4. The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the parallel plates straddle and extend outward from the front wall of the post device. 
     
     
       5. The apparatus of  claim 1  further comprising: a connecting hinge, the connecting hinge connecting the hitch connecting device to the first end of the post device, wherein the connecting hinge adjusts an angle of the post device to the ground. 
     
     
       6. The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein there are four of the at least one step platform. 
     
     
       7. The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the stepped platform device further comprises: a cross plate, the cross plate being perpendicular to the parallel plates, crossing through the middle of the second end of the parallel plates, and connecting to the rectangular loop. 
     
     
       8. A ramp system for loading and unloading a wheeled device onto a transport vehicle comprising:
 a step apparatus comprising: 
 a post device having a first end, a second end, opposing side walls, and a front wall; 
 at least one step platform, the step platform comprising a rectangular loop angled from the post device and two parallel plates, having a first end and a second end, each of the parallel plates connecting on the first end to the opposing side walls, respectively, of the post device and on the second end to the rectangular loop, wherein the post device is separated from the rectangular loop by the parallel connecting plates; and 
 a hitch connecting device, coupled to the first end of the post device; and 
 a loading ramp parallel to and in close proximity to the step apparatus, the step apparatus and the loading ramp for attaching to the transport vehicle, wherein the wheeled device is guided from a side position up the loading ramp while stepping on the step apparatus; 
 wherein each of the parallel plates has a trapezoidal shape with a triangular end and a rectangular end, the triangular end being coupled with the side walls of the post device and the rectangular end being coupled with the rectangular loop, wherein the rectangular loop is parallel to the ground when the post device is angled to the ground. 
 
     
     
       9. The system of  claim 8 , wherein the post device further comprises: a hinge, wherein the hinge is between the first and second end of the post device and the hinge folds the post device into two posts. 
     
     
       10. The system of  claim 8 , wherein the parallel plates straddle and extend outward from the front wall of the post device. 
     
     
       11. The system of  claim 8 , further comprising: a connecting hinge, the connecting hinge connecting the hitch connecting device to the first end of the post device, wherein the connecting hinge adjusts an angle of the post device to the ground.